Sometimes little ones, and even no-so-little ones, flat out refuse to brush their teeth on their own or allow a parent to do it for them.
Unfortunately, tooth brushing is a nonnegotiable task for healthy children. And twice daily meltdowns over the subject aren’t fun for anyone, so we did a little research.
We found 6 funky toothbrushes to get kids excited about brushing!
GUM® Star Wars Light Saber Toothbrush
This product is perfect for the mini Jedi in your life! The brush is in the shape of a light saber and comes in three unique designs: Anakin Skywalker (blue stem), Darth Vader (red stem) and Yoda (green stem). The light saber flashes for 1 minute at a time to encourage kids to brush for longer.
You Get:
12 toothbrushes per bag
$29.29 per bag ($2.44 per toothbrush)
Batteries are included
GUM® Crayola Timer Light Toothbrush
Similar to the Star Wars Light Saber Toothbrush, the Crayola Timer Light Toothbrush is the perfect choice for any child. Who doesn’t love to color? The brush’s LED lights flash for 1 minute at a time to encourage longer brushing. Additionally, the brushes come with countertop suction cup holders that will keep their bristles cleaner. Four colors are included: Green, blue, yellow and red.
You Get:
12 toothbrushes per bag
$27.79 per bag ($2.32 per toothbrush)
Infant Finger Toothbrush
Designed for adults to gently clean their infant’s gums, this latex-free product is fascinating. Simply slip this thimble-esque finger topper on and remove plaque from your child’s gums and/or erupting baby teeth. While your child may not be excited about brushing just yet, it’s important to form a mouth-cleaning routine as early as possible.
You Get:
12 toothbrushes per pack
$11.99 per pack ($1.00 per toothbrush)
6 pink and 6 blue toothbrushes per pack
RinserBrush
It’s a toothbrush and a water fountain all in one! Eliminate paper cups and wasted water, and quit putting your head in the sink by investing in one of these! Kids will love the fountain aspect, and you’ll love the reduced counter clutter! Also, the bristle section is replaceable, so you won’t have to throw out the entire brush every three months!
You Get:
1 toothbrush and 1 replacement head
$8.99 per order
ARM & HAMMER TOOTH TUNES
Pick your child’s brush based on their music taste! Then, songs will play for 2 minutes directly into their head while they brush (assuming they’re using the correct method)! Electric toothbrushes can get kids excited about brushing on their own, and when you combine one such brush with One Direction or Kidz Bop, then your child is bound to love it!
Upon reading reviews for this product, several buyers complained that there’s no way to replace its battery and that the battery lifespan was short. While this certainly sounds like a great product, you may want to further research it before purchasing.
You Get:
1 toothbrush
$10.07
Batteries are included
Philips Sonicare HX6311
The Sonicare for Kids electric toothbrush is a top-rated option, according to internet reviews. The toothbrush chimes musically at 30-second intervals to let kids know when to brush another quadrant of their mouths. The high-tech product is also designed to connect to your smart devices and play animations to entertain your child during their 2-minute brush time via a free, interactive app.
You Get:
1 rechargeable toothbrush
$39.95
Batteries are included
We hope that one of these products will make your life a little easier and that your child learns to love keeping his or her mouth healthy!
